NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Earlier today, Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery was celebrating his hit single “Five More Minutes” topping both the Mediabase/Country Aircheck and Billboard Country Airplay charts at his first-ever No. 1 party when he was surprised with exciting news that the song had been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined units of streams and sales in excess of one million units. The party, which also honored his co-writers Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell, was hosted by both BMI and ASCAP, and held at the Country Music Association.

“Can this year get any better?” asked an ecstatic McCreery. “A couple of months ago ‘Five More Minutes’ becomes my first No. 1 hit, then Seasons Change debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. Now, I learn 'Five More Minutes' has been certified Platinum! The only thing that can top this is my upcoming wedding happening in a few weeks. 2018 is my favorite year ever! Thank you to all the fans who bought the song, who streamed it, who requested it at radio and who come out to the shows - watching your reaction to 'Five More Minutes' recharges me each night on the road. You guys mean everything to me.”

McCreery wrote “Five More Minutes” with Rogers and Criswell in 2015, just two weeks after the passing of his paternal grandfather who served as the inspiration for the song. The touching tune, which People Magazine calls “an emotional walk down memory lane,” also topped the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. The intimate music video, featuring previously unseen home video footage from McCreery’s childhood, topped both the CMT Hot Country Countdown and the GAC Top Country Countdown for multiple weeks. “Five More Minutes” takes on classic country music storytelling from a refreshing perspective, reminding listeners to slow down and cherish both monumental and small moments in life.

McCreery recently released the heartwarming and romantic “This Is It” as the second single from his chart-topping, reflective album Seasons Change. He wrote the song with Rogers and Aaron Eshuis two weeks before proposing to his longtime girlfriend, Gabi Dugal at their favorite location in the scenic mountains of North Carolina. The song shares his proposal plans in specific detail. The couple, who have dated for six years and have known each other since kindergarten, will be married this summer.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – SCOTTY McCREERY PERFORMED ON “HARRY” TV SHOW TODAY (MAY 17)

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery performed his No. 1 Gold (soon to be Platinum)-certified hit “Five More Minutes” today on the syndicated daytime television series “Harry” (May 17). While on the show, McCreery talked with host Harry Connick Jr. about his upcoming wedding plans to fiancé Gabi Dugal.

McCreery recently released his new single “This is It,” which details how he proposed to Dugal in the North Carolina mountains. The couple will be married later this summer. “This is It” is the second song from McCreery’s new album Seasons Change, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart when it was released in March.

You can download the video of McCreery’s interview and performance on “Harry” at this link:

Catch Scotty performing "Five More Minutes" on the "Harry" TV show

Catch Scotty performing "Five More Minutes" on the "Harry" TV show tomorrow (Thursday, May 17)! Taped this several months ago - always love hanging with Harry Connick Jr. Tune in here to see what station in your market airs "Harry": https://harrytv.com/watch/

SCOTTY McCREERY’S ROMANTIC “THIS IS IT” IMPACTS RADIO TODAY

This past Saturday (May 5), Scotty McCreery was the surprise entertainer at the iHeart Country Festival in Austin, Texas where he received a standing ovation from the entire audience at the Frank Erwin Center. His acoustic performance of his recent first-ever No. 1 hit, the Gold certified “Five More Minutes,” became one of the most talked about moments of the night. Today, the Triple Tigers recording artist introduces his fans to his new single, “This is It.” The heartwarming tune, written as a love song for his fiancée Gabi Dugal, impacts radio today and is already making waves with 38 Mediabase adds.

“I’ve shared so much of my life on my new album, Seasons Change, and so many of the songs were inspired by the love of my life, Gabi,” said an excited McCreery. “It feels like the perfect time to release ‘This Is It’ as my next single while she and I prepare for our wedding that will happen in just a few weeks. This is our story. I hope everyone will celebrate with us!”

McCreery wrote “This Is It” with Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis just two weeks before he proposed to Dugal. For months he had carefully planned how the proposal would go, the exact location, the words he would say and more -- and that created the blueprint for the song. And a couple of weeks later, the lyrics became reality in the midst of the picturesque North Carolina mountains when he asked for her hand and she accepted. The couple had found this beautiful spot by mistake months earlier while out hiking and it had quickly become their spot. For McCreery, there was no other location to pop the once-in-a-lifetime question, as described in the lyrics:

Way up in the mountains, 4,000 feet highThere’s a trail through the trees to a cliff where Carolina meets the skyOh, and there’s a view, I just can’t describeNo, we’re not there yet, just a few more stepsBaby wait, okay, you can open your eyes

This is it, this is nowThis is what I’ve been talking ‘boutLooking out, can’t you see forever?Take my hand, just take it inThis is the moment we won’t forgetOn top of the world here togetherIf there ever was a time for a perfect kiss, this is it

“This Is It” is the second single off of McCreery’s recently released album, Seasons Change, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, achieving one of the strongest first weeks for a country music album in the last year, moving over 40,000 albums in the first week alone. For the first time, McCreery is featured as a songwriter on all 11 tracks. With themes such as losing loved ones, moving out on his own, falling in love and coming of age, Seasons Change is a reflective and honest narrative of the artist’s experience navigating life in his early twenties. The album was produced by Rogers, Eshuis and Derek Wells.

SCOTTY McCREERY GAVE SURPRISE PERFORMANCE AT iHEART COUNTRY FESTIVAL

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery gave a surprise performance at the iHeart Country Festival in Austin, TX on Saturday, May 5. McCreery and his two guitarists, Dylan Rosson and Jeffrey Harper, performed an acoustic version of his No. 1, Gold-certified hit “Five More Minutes” in front of a packed audience at the Frank Erwin Center. Almost from the first note, the audience sang the lyrics along with McCreery. At the conclusion, they rose and gave him a standing ovation. The performance became one of the most talked about moments of the entire event.

While backstage at the iHeart Country Festival, McCreery caught up with Cole Swindell. The two artists go way back, as Swindell wrote the song “Water Tower Town,” which McCreery recorded back in 2011 on his first album, Clear as Day.

McCreery performing “Five More Minutes” at iHeart Country Festival

Scotty McCreery and Cole Swindell

TV Alert

TV Alert:

Scotty McCreery will perform on "Home & Family" on the Hallmark Channel on Monday, April 9 at 10:00 AM/Eastern (9:00 AM/Central)